Zimbabwe Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Zimbabwe faces a moderate risk from armed conflict and civil unrest, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. Reissued after periodic review with updates to crime and civil unrest information.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 2 · whole-country level

Reissued after periodic review with updates to crime and civil unrest information. Exercise increased caution in Zimbabwe due to crime and official harassment of U.S. citizens. Country Summary : Opportunistic crime, such as pickpocketing, theft, and smashing of car windows with intent to steal, is common. Violent crime, such as assault, carjacking, and home invasion, also occurs. Criminals often target foreigners and residents suspected of having large sums of cash. Demonstrations may occur and increase in frequency around political events, such as elections. Large gatherings are often restricted by the government and can quickly escalate to violence. Foreigners, journalists, and non-governmental organizations may be subject to heightened scrutiny in Zimbabwe. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Zimbabwe. If you decide to travel to Zimbabwe: Stay alert and avoid openly displaying cash. Carry a copy of your passport and visa and leave originals in your hotel safe. Stay away from political rallies, demonstrations, and crowds. Monitor local media for breaking events and be prepared to adjust your plans. Keep travel documents up to date and easily accessible. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter . Review the Country Security Report for Zimbabwe. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

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UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level

Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

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France Diplomatie

Normal vigilance · whole-country level

France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

Higher-risk regions — Travel advised against except for essential reasons: Mine de Marange L’accès aux champs diamantifères de Marange (environ 50 km au sud-ouest de Mutare) est contrôlé. Il est déconseillé de s’y rendre, sauf raison impérative et motif professionnel…

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Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Zimbabwe at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Zimbabwe at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya

Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation

2025-10-03T11:25:30Z

Regional · Diphtheria

Diphtheria - African Region (AFRO)

2025-11-21T19:00:00Z

Global · Mpox

Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation

2025-12-05T19:00:00Z

Global

Seasonal influenza - Global situation

2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Global

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update

2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Recent risk-level changes

19 June 2026 — Germany AA: Level — → Level 1
19 June 2026 — France Diplomatie: Level — → Level 3

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Reissued after periodic review with updates to crime and civil unrest information.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Zimbabwe?

The US State Department currently rates Zimbabwe at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. Reissued after periodic review with updates to crime and civil unrest information.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Zimbabwe?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Zimbabwe as a whole. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Zimbabwe?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Normal vigilance" for Zimbabwe as a whole. Specific regions are rated higher (Travel advised against except for essential reasons). France Diplomatie: vigilance normale (vert).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Zimbabwe?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Zimbabwe as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.